Cooking Class in the Town (1)
"The omelette… the omelette I make is seasoned with spices from the Eastern country. So, would it be okay if I used a different seasoning?"
"Spices from the Eastern country... That's why it was a flavor I had never tasted before."
Said Mrs. Grace.
"Wait, Grace, did you eat the young lady's cooking before? That's not fair!"
Said Mrs. Michelle.
"Hehe, lucky me~ But thanks to that, we get to learn how to cook, right?"
"Geez~ that's a different matter!"
Hearing their conversation, I commented,
"You two seem to get along so well~"
"Oh, sorry... I mean, I apologize, Young lady. We got married and had our eldest sons in the same year, and since we live nearby, we naturally became close."
Mrs. Grace explained.
"Wow, that sounds nice. It's great when families are close. Alright then, let's get started. Since Mrs. Michelle hasn't tried it yet, I'll make a sample using the Eastern country's seasoning."
Saying that, I quickly prepared a dashimaki tamago and placed it in front of them.
The two took a bite of the freshly made omelette.
"”Delicious.”"
"The omelette in the bento earlier was also tasty, but freshly made, it's even better."
"The egg is fluffy, and when you bite into it, a gentle, flavorful broth seeps out. This is my first time having it, but it's truly delicious."
"Thank you. I'm glad you liked it. Now, let's make a version with a seasoning you're familiar with."
I seasoned the eggs with salt and sugar, then had them taste the raw egg mixture before cooking to help them remember the flavor. After that, I demonstrated the cooking process while explaining.
"Whether you prefer sweet omelette or salty omelette varies from household to household, so feel free to adjust as you like. When cooking, using low heat will prevent burning and result in a softer texture."
“"......”"
"Uh... is something wrong?"
"Oh, no, it's just... Watching you cook so skillfully, I was really surprised."
Said Mrs. Michelle.
"M-me too. Young lady, do you cook often?"
Asked Mrs. Grace.
"Yes, I love eating and cooking... And since I'm of the Null attribute, I wanted to be useful to everyone in ways other than magic. So, I cook together with the chefs."
"”!! We sincerely apologize!!"”
At that moment, the two recalled the rumor that the lord's daughter had been judged as possessing the Null attribute.
“Oh, please don’t worry about it. I just find things I can do in my own way as someone with the Null attribute.”
"Things you can do?"
Mrs. Grace asked.
"Yes. Though for now, that just means cooking and coming up with small crafts... Well, even I wonder if that’s appropriate for a noble. But I think it’s better than doing nothing at all."
"No, no, that's more than enough."
Said Mrs. Michelle.
“Really? Well, if I ever get cast out of nobility and have nowhere to go, please let me work at a blacksmith or carpentry shop. Ehehe.”
“"Of course!! We’d be honored to have you!!"”
The two responded in unison.
"Hehe. Thank you, both of you."
After that, despite some initial failures, Mrs. Grace and Mrs. Michelle gradually improved, eventually being able to roll the tamagoyaki neatly.
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